Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & 401K matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a veterinary support role focused on animal restraint, triage, and clinical duties. The position involves sample collection, analysis, nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, and clear communication of treatment plans with clients.

Qualified candidates should have some experience and a willingness to grow through comprehensive training, with benefits that include health and retirement options, paid time off, and continuing

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience preferred; CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely.
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately.
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow.
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner.
• Proficient in sample collection (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Set up and process laboratory samples and tests.
• Open to feedback to maintain hospital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients; collect and analyze lab samples.
• Manage and nurse medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Work ethic

Punctuality

1 year experience

Customer service

Communication

Record keeping

Preventative care

Pet restraint

Lab sample handling

Self-motivated

Feedback welcome

Education

CVT/RVT/LVT preferred

Job description

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• A minimum of 1-year experience preferred, CVT/RVT/LVT a bonus
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one's knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .